LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 6, 2021: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed HB 4469 which appropriates $37.8 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants that will support 76 recreation projects and land purchases throughout Michigan recommended by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board in December. "The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund supports quality outdoor recreation, giving Michiganders the a  more

STUART, Florida, May 8 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 7, 2021: - U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Stephanie Murphy (FL-7) today introduced the Marine Mammal Research and Response Act. This bipartisan legislation will help protect marine mammals like manatees, dolphins, seals and whales by increasing federal funding available for local governments and non-profit organizations to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured marine mammals. The bill   more